This post is part three in a blog series. You can read part one here and part two here.

At the age of 51 I decided to take my bike test in early spring this year. Through the team at RMT I progressed through really enjoyable and high-quality training that allowed me to get my full license in June.

Tread carefully

Going to start this week’s blog with a number…see if you can guess why it’s important.

1.6mm

What do you think? No, it’s not the size of pint glass you can drink from on a night out (don’t drink and drive at all, people.)

It is, in fact, the minimum legally allowed tread depth of the tyres on your car.

Hello!

A couple of years ago we posted a blog about the ‘top 10’ reasons people fail their driving tests. Since then, the practical test has changed to include following directions from a sat nav and testing different manoeuvres. 

To B or not to B

Well, summer’s here at last. The cuckoos of spring are just a distant memory, the clouds have rolled back and it’s time for some fun in the sun. 

Have you ever got stuck in a YouTube wormhole, just watching endless car crash compilation videos?   

OK people, this is your opportunity to help us shape the future! 

The Stationery Office (TSO) is the official publishing partner of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). And we’re looking for road users to take part in some research.

Greetings loyal readers!

Hi, my name’s Charlotte and I’m 22 years old. I am at the start of my driving journey, with my 6^th lesson coming up this weekend. After I graduated from university last year, I felt it was time for me to learn to drive, and so I had my first lesson in February. I’m enjoying the experience so far and cannot wait for the freedoms and new experiences that driving will bring me.